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In today’s communications landscape, global data traffic soars at unprecedented rates, while legacy services like voice have reached the end of their growth path. Video streaming and voice services like VoLTE and Vo WiFi are on the rise, and fast-approaching opportunities in connected industries like health, banking, education, wearables, transportation, and the connected home will further fuel growth in data.
Communications service providers know that data is the clear path forward.
Alepo recognizes this as well and has been dedicated to the successful delivery and monetization of next-generation data services since we started over a decade ago.
At Alepo, we make it simple and more enjoyable for subscribers to consume more data services with modern, mobile app user experiences, personalized services, and real-time, contextual offers.
From LTE roaming to WiFi offload and beyond, we deliver end-to-end solutions to communications service providers that enable them to rapidly bring new, compelling data offers to market and to stand apart in an ever-crowded marketplace.
Read on to discover how Alepo can help you to sell more data in 2016.
Sell More Data in 2017ALEPO CAN HELP >>
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HI, WE’RE ALEPOMeet the experts in data services creation and monetization. Our constant innovation enables communications service providers worldwide to be profitable and successful as they move towards an all-IP connected world.
DATA MONETIZATIONThe mobile data revolution is here and now. Globally, we see record-breaking growth in mobile data traffic year after year with no signs of slowing. Are you ready to capitalize on the explosive growth in mobile data services?
LTE EVOLUTIONLTE represents a powerful step forward in mobile network technology. Learn how Alepo helps incumbent and Greenfield communications service providers to evolve successfully to LTE.
BSS TRANSFORMATIONBSS Transformation is Alepo’s holistic approach to the modernization of fixed and mobile broadband IT environment.
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CARRIER WIFIWith the demand for “data everywhere” on the rise, communications service providers are turning to WiFi to complete their data coverage and capacity needs in a highly cost-effective way.
Discover Alepo’s carrier-grade solutions for WiFi Monetization and WiFi Offload.-
NFVAlepo is ready for network function virtualization. Learn how you can leverage NFV to reduce OPEX, CAPEX, roll out services faster and create a truly agile network architecture.
ALEPO PRODUCTSDiscover Alepo’s portfolio of signature core network and IT software solutions and services. Alepo’s products are best-in-class and market ready for any communications service provider network environment.
SUPPORT SERVICESWith a full suite of technical and business support services, including systems integration, monitoring, business consulting, and more, Alepo is well-positioned to serve the dynamic needs of communications service providers in today’s data-driven global marketplace.
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Alepo provides carrier-class software and services that enable global communications service providers to be competitive and profitable in an all-IP connected world.Our innovation spans advanced policy and charging control, real-time charging and billing, BSS / OSS, WiFi monetization, WiFi offload, AAA infrastructure, and more.Our solutions are designed to accelerate revenue and market share, deliver best-in-class performance, and enhance the customer experience on fixed and mobile broadband networks.
Meet Alepo
Why Work with UsEXPERTISEAlepo offers a wealth of expertise in helping communications service providers to evolve gracefully and gradually to next-generation data networks so that they can seize new opportunities without disruption to legacy services.
CLIENTSFor over a decade, Alepo has been the go-to technology partner for all things data at leading service providers like Orange, Digicel, and Saudi Telecom. We work directly with MNOs, MVNOs, ISPs, and WISPs in both emerging and mature markets worldwide.
LEGACYSince Alepo started in 2004 in Austin, Texas, we have been dedicated to enabling our clients to deliver, manage, and monetize the latest data, voice, and video services over IP-based network technologies – both fixed and mobile.
VALUESCustomer success is central to everything that we do at Alepo. Through constant innovation and deep market focus, we enable our customers to be competitive, responsive, and ready for what’s next in their markets.
The mobile data revolution is here and now. Globally, we see record-breaking growth in mobile data traffic year after year with no signs of slowing.
In order to successfully capitalize on today’s insatiable demand for data, communications service providers must be able to deliver new and differentiated data offers that deliver value to subscribers along with a stellar customer experience.
With over a decade of success in enabling data monetization in highly competitive markets, Alepo has the expertise to help communications service providers to quickly roll out the most compelling and competitive data offers - ahead of the competition.
Alepo provides market-ready, end-to-end solutions for data monetization so that communications service providers can focus more on bringing new data offers to market faster and less on configuring and maintaining complex back office applications.
From drag-and-drop service creation to connected mobile apps that make it simple and enjoyable to buy and consume data services to real-time analytics and business insights that lead to smart decision-making, Alepo delivers on the entire business process without sacrificing on carrier-class performance and scalability.
Our constant innovation and market focus ensure that Alepo clients continue to have the ability to create new, highly-demanded business use cases as they emerge.
Take a look at some of the data monetization use cases that Alepo makes possible >>
Data MonetizationHERE AND NOW
DATA FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
» Shared family data plans » Data allowances for children » Parental controls based on time
of day, apps, and content
DATA AS YOU ROAM » Data roaming on 3G, LTE, WiFi » Single country roaming data pass » Multiple country roaming data pass » Turn on/off apps while roaming » Real-time roaming and balance alerts
VIDEO, APPS & CONTENT » Unlimited data access to select apps » Promotional video service subscription with data plan » Sponsored apps and content via OTT partnerships » Special fast-lane speeds to reward loyal app users » Unlimited social media app bundle as an add-on » “Apps after dark” with discount data usage at night
PREPAID DATA RECHARGE REWARDS
» Earn loyalty points on each recharge » Double data promotions on recharges of select values » Data rollover on top-ups before plan expiration » Emergency top-ups for after hours and urgent needs » Data add-on purchases after data plan is exhausted
DATA ANY TIME, ANYWHERE » Location-based data offers and promotions » Data “happy hours” with free, zero-rated data usage » Peak / Off-Peak hours pricing and bandwidth speeds » Multi-device plans and device tethering
DATA GETS PERSONAL » Birthday and customer anniversary discounted data usage » Special holiday promotions with discounted data usage » On-demand bandwidth speed boosts » “Manage my speed” self-care via mobile app » First 100MB per day freebie » Data gifting to other mobile subscribers » Special offers per device type » Personalized shopping experience with Package Advisor
Today, subscriber growth and demand on fixed and mobile broadband networks frequently outpaces network capacity and capability. Whenever communications service providers face performance gaps, end-of-life for legacy components, or other limitations that hinder revenue growth, Alepo can deliver solutions to transform the business support systems (BSS) into modern, high-performance systems.
BSS Transformation is Alepo’s holistic approach to the modernization of fixed and mobile broadband core network and IT environment. Alepo offers a full suite of real-time charging and billing, CRM and customer care, and other BSS modules, as well as industry-leading AAA infrastructure and modern APIs and integration frameworks. Together on a highly available, scalable platform, Alepo’s BSS Transformation solutions deliver greater network performance and mores sophisticated business processes.
Modernize Your Network with BSS Transformation
RECENT BSS TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
Colombia Colombia Saudi Arabia Jamaica BangladeshMaldives Equatorial Guinea
Saudi Telecom saw 10x faster API response times with an Alepo BSS Transformation project. In addition, STC eliminated its provisioning queue lag and enjoyed an error-free migration of all data during the project.
Read the full case study online at www.alepo.com
“With Alepo’s comprehensive solution, STC has gained the speed, agility, and flexibility to deliver new, innovative services faster and to meet our customers’ evolving needs.”
- Turki Mohammed Al-Badri, Billing Section Manager at STC
REAL-WORLD BSS SUCCESS
ALEPO BSS TRANSFORMATION SOLUTION
10X
ALEPO CONVERGENT PLATFORMMulti-Service Convergence
Multi-Network Convergenc e
Key Business Benefits
Fixed Broadband
3G/2G
LTE
Convergent Billing
Campaign
ManagementHigh-Performance
AAA
Product Catalog Auto-Provisioning
Inventory Management
Web Self Care & Mobile Self Care
Partner & ResellerManagement CRM & Agent Portals
True Convergence
EnhancedCustomerExperience
StreamlinedSingle Vendor Environment
WiFi
BroadbandInternetVoIPIPTV
3G/2G VoiceMobile dataVAS
WiFi
LTE represents a powerful step forward in mobile network technology. Offering 4G capacity and a streamlined all-IP network architecture to support the emerging wealth of diverse applications and services, LTE promises to deliver impeccable customer experience while optimizing network resources and back office systems.
For incumbent operators, a successful, smooth transition to LTE should not sacrifice or jeopardize the existing mobile infrastructure, but rather extend the functionality of the existing infrastructure to support new technologies through seamless and cost-effective integration. Greenfield providers can enjoy the benefits of a complete, purely IP-based network.
Whether you are ready to roll out LTE today or are making plans now for a future launch, Alepo can offer a complete LTE evolved packet core solution and back office to achieve an end-to-end LTE core without interruption of service or costly replacements to network elements.
Evolve to LTEwith a Trusted Partner
RECENT LTE PROJECTS
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Kurdistan, Iraq Nigeria Somaliland Ghana Nigeria Jamaica
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ALEPO LTE SOLUTION OFFERING
Alepo Service Enabler(BSS / OSS Framework*)
AlepoHSS
PCEF / DPI
Alepo Convergent
Charging (OCS)SPR
Inventory Management
CRM and Billing
Customer Care Portals
Web Self Care Portals
Voucher Management
Partner Management
*Select modules shown only. For more information, please contact Alepo.
LTE
Non-3GPPNetworks
ePDG
AlepoAAA
Tishknet Iraq achieved a 30% increase in operational efficiency by converging legacy services and new LTE services onto a single Alepo platform for policy, charging, and CRM.
Read the full case study online at www.alepo.com
“Iraqi Kurdistan is an area of rapid growth, with customers increasingly looking for faster, more personalized services. With Alepo’s convergent solutions, we are best positioned to deliver innovative services today and into the future as technologies and market trends evolve.”
- Rasty Mazhar, CTO of Tishknet, Iraq
REAL-WORLD LTE SUCCESS
30%
VoWiFi
A Recognized Leader in the Carrier WiFi
Ecosystem
With the demand for “data everywhere” on the rise, communications service providers are turning to WiFi to complete their data coverage and capacity needs in a highly cost-effective way.
Beyond added network capacity, Carrier WiFi services can open up new revenue streams for communications service providers, with emerging monetization opportunities in WiFi calling, location-based services, and WiFi roaming.
Alepo offers complete solutions for Carrier WiFi Offload and Monetization that adapt to any communication service provider’s data strategy and goals. Alepo’s WiFi solutions are in production at many leading fixed and mobile CSPs worldwide.
OFFLOAD MOBILE SUBSCRIBERS TO WIFIto alleviate congestion and capacity crunch on 3G
and LTE networks and to lower cost-per-byte.
CREATE NEW WIFI BUSINESS MODELSlike WiFi roaming and location-aware advertising that drive
up revenue, market share, and ARPU of data services.
DELIVER RICH CARRIER SERVICES OVER WIFIsuch as WiFi calling in order to be more competitive
and enhance the customer experience.
RECENT CARRIER WIFI PROJECTS
With a complete WiFi Offload solution from Alepo, ETB Colombia realized a 15-fold increase in WiFi usage in the first month after deployment, instantly reducing pressure on its LTE network.
In WiFi offload, ETB wanted to achieve a smooth data experience for its LTE subscribers in the absence of LTE data coverage. ETB’s goal was to deliver consistent high-speed data services over a mix of LTE and WiFi in order to expand its total data footprint, enhance the customer data experience, prevent churn, and maintain brand leadership.
Alepo worked closely with ETB to deploy a reliable, high-speed WiFi hotspot network
in under two months. Alepo created a smooth, secure, and user-friendly WiFi offload experience for subscribers.
As a result, ETB was able to create a more connected network and consistent data experience. After the project, ETB’s data footprint increased thanks to a granular deployment of WiFi hotspots across its market.
Today, ETB subscribers enjoy continuous data coverage, whether on LTE or WiFi.
Read the full case study online at www.alepo.com.
Alepo WiFi Offload REAL-WORLD SUCCESS
Bhutan Colombia Afghanistan Sri Lanka Philippines Colombia Tanzania
WIFI CAPTIVE PORTAL
“Alepo [has] delivered a robust and proven WiFi solution that will enable SLT to aggressively expand our WiFi footprint and to capitalize on the high demand for fast wireless broadband services nationwide.”
- Dileepa Wijesundera, Group CEO at SLT SomalilandGhana
“Alepo’s WiFi Captive Portal is an all-in-one platform built to enable you to easily monetize your WiFi network.
Alepo’s platform gives access to themes, templates, and plugins, allowing you to quickly build personalized pages with rich text, videos, rich form fields, existing subscriber login, SMS verification and more.
Manage affiliates, offers, vouchers, and payments all through a business friendly intuitive interface unrivaled in the market.”
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NETWORK FUNCTION VIRTUALIZATION
Be Ready for What’s NextAlepo has demonstrated success in network function virtualization. Our core network elements have been deployed as virtualized network functions (VNFs) in Tier 1 operator production networks for many years. Today, Alepo is established as an experienced and successful technology provider in this space.
Alepo has the core skills, proven experience, and know-how to deploy industry-leading core network functions, including AAA, OCS, PCRF, and HSS, in a virtualized or private cloud network environment.
A software pure player, Alepo has no vested interest in the purchase of hardware infrastructure. Alepo’s network products perform highly on standard x86 COTS hardware, giving operators the freedom to choose the most cost-effective hardware. Alepo supports most leading hypervisor products, including vSphere (VMWare), HyperV (Microsoft), and Xenserver (Amazon). In addition, Alepo products employ modern, RESTful APIs, making them open and highly interoperable components.
REDUCE CAPEXwith greater flexibility and selection
of low-cost commodity hardware.
REDUCE OPEXvia better network resources
distribution and reduced data center needs in power, cooling, and management.
FASTER TIME TO MARKETby making the introduction
of new services as simple as installing and configuring
software and connecting it to its network touch points.
A TRUE AGILE ARCHITECTURE Services can readily be scaled
up and down based on real-time needs, creating a truly
flexible network architecture.
Network function virtualization is the process of decoupling software-based network functions from the underlying hardware infrastructure. Instead of running each network function or node on dedicated hardware, functions are run on virtualized machines (VMs), and physical resources are distributed across virtual machines. Spanning the network environment, virtualization is possible on most network functions: switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, CDNs, IMS, EPC nodes, DPIs and traffic managers, and policy functions like AAA and PCRF.
VNF
Compute Storage Network Orchestrator
VNF Manager
VirtualInfrastructure
ManagerCompute Storage Network
VNF VNF
Virtual Resources
Virtual Resources
Hardware Resources
VNF VNF
ADVANCED POLICY & CHARGING CONTROLAlepo’s Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) is an intelligent and robust data monetization platform for Diameter core (EPC) networks. Built with the business user in mind, Alepo’s PCRF enables communications service providers to easily and rapidly introduce new data offers that drive ARPU, shape the customer experience, and optimize the network.
REAL-TIME CHARGING, BILLING, AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (OCS, BSS, CRM) Alepo’s Online Charging System is a true carrier-grade charging and billing solution that converges all next-generation services and network types onto a single revenue management platform to deliver incredible flexibility, performance, and revenue potential.
It brings together multiple network types, including 3G, LTE, and WiFi, as well as services like data, mobile voice, VoIP, SMS, content, and video in a unified, real-time environment.
COMPLETE WIFI SUCCESSAlepo’s Captive Portal is a complete, carrier-grade software application that enables every business model for a WiFi ecosystem with an easy to use system for design of captive portals with advertising plugins, affiliate management, reports, and more.
Alepo Signature Products & Services
PCRFPOLICY CHARGING AND RULES FUNCTION
SE (OCS+CRM)SERVICE ENABLER
WIFI CAPTIVE PORTAL
AUTHENTICATION & AUTHORIZATIONAlepo’s High-Performance AAA infrastructure is a true best-of-breeds product that enables service providers to stay ahead of growing subscriber numbers on fixed and mobile data networks. Optimized to be highly reliable, scalable, and extensible, Alepo’s AAA builds a strong and lasting foundation for service providers of any size.
SUBSCRIBER DATA MANAGEMENTAlepo’s Home Subscriber Server (HSS) is an integral part of any LTE or IMS core network. By centralizing all subscriber information, the Alepo HSS separates signaling from policy, creating a more streamlined and high-performing network. With support for WiFi interworking, the Alepo HSS enables WiFi offload and WiFi hotspot monetization.
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION & MANAGED SERVICESWith Alepo’s systems integration and managed services, you can reduce costs, save time, and ensure success of your Alepo solutions. Our dynamic team of business analysts, engineers, project managers, trainers, and subject matter experts are leading professionals in their fields. Services are available as dedicated on-site staff or remote.
AAAAUTHENTICATION, AUTHORISATION & ACCOUNTING
HSSHOME SUBSCRIBER SERVER
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Alepo’s Global Technical Assistance Center (GTAC) is Alepo’s in-house technical services department that builds upon Alepo’s renowned support services. Alepo GTAC comprises of a team of skilled and experienced support professionals and engineers who provide immediate response, technical assistance, and implementation services to existing Alepo clients. Alepo GTAC offers convenient, multi-channel, 24 x 7 x 365 support in many languages. All Alepo clients are able to subscribe to GTAC on an annual or multi-year basis.
‘Team GTAC’ is very well known amongst our clients for the rapid response provided by GTAC engineers, technical assistance and implementation services 24 hours 7 weeks and 365 days.
With a full suite of technical and business support services, including systems integration, monitoring, business consulting, and more, Alepo GTAC is well-positioned to serve the dynamic needs of communications service providers in today’s data-driven global marketplace.
Alepo Global Technical Assistance CenterCUSTOMERS FIRST • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT • INTEGRITY • TEAMWORK
“Our overall experience with Alepo’s solution has been nothing short of excellent, in particular with regards to the support team.
Alepo’s response time has always been among the best of any of our providers, even when some of our vendors are local and Alepo’s team is a time zone away.
Alepo being the provider to operators of much larger magnitude than us, I have no doubt they would be able to handle our future needs.”
- Paul ChoiseulFormer CTO, IBW
Alepo Partner Program
Join Alepo in enabling next-generation data opportunities as an official Alepo partner. We regularly work with trusted ecosystem partners worldwide in areas spanning from LTE data monetization to WiFi hotspot offload and monetization. Alepo actively seeks to form new partnerships with resellers (VARs), system integrators, referral agents, and other technology partners.
Registered Alepo partners receive special partner pricing, access to online training and resources, partner sales and marketing tools, and direct Alepo sales support.
Contact [email protected] for more information on becoming a partner.
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ALEPO
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